Frontend Stack

React + Next.js is the safest bet. Largest ecosystem, most hiring options, battle-tested at every scale. If you're starting a new project and don't have strong opinions, go here.

TanStack Start is a great Vite-compatible Next.js alternative with a more thoughtful server components implementation. Worth looking at if you want React but don't like Next.js philosophy.

Svelte and SvelteKit are worth serious consideration. Less boilerplate, faster builds, smaller bundles. Genuinely enjoyable to work with. Teams that try it rarely go back.

Tailwind CSS with shadcn/ui is the best option for styling. Motion for beautiful animations and micro-interactions. Astro for content-heavy sites where shipping zero JS actually matters.